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Assisted Living Communities in Hermitage, Pennsylvania

Located just 70 miles from Pittsburgh, Hermitage, PA, features four lakes, historical museums and breweries. The city also boasts 4 assisted living communities, giving local seniors plenty of choices for long-term living. In 2024, older adults pay about $4,650 per month for assisted living, significantly lower than the Pennsylvania median rate of $5,550 and the typical national cost of $5,350.

Our directory contains 279 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in Hermitage, giving seniors and their loved ones valuable information about available care options. These facilities have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Hermitage pay approximately $4,650 per month for assisted living services, a substantial decrease from the Pennsylvania baseline cost of $5,550 and the national expense of $5,350. Johnstown has the lowest monthly fees in the region at $4,426. However, seniors in Erie pay about $8,418 per month, $3,768 more than those living in Hermitage.

Hermitage

$4,650

Pennsylvania

$5,550

United States

$5,350

Johnstown

$4,426

Pittsburgh

$6,075

Erie

$8,418

Paying for Assisted Living in Hermitage

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Hermitage

Financial aid is available to Hermitage assisted living facility residents in the form of the CHC and PDA 60+ waiver programs. Neither program directly pays for room and board, but each provides supplemental income to offset the cost of assisted living facilities.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Hermitage, seniors pay about $8,821 per month for semi-private nursing home accommodations, much more than the $4,650 monthly cost of assisted living. Home care and home health care have monthly costs of $5,339 and $5,720, respectively, making them also more expensive than assisted living. With costs hovering around $1,809 per month, adult day health care is the most affordable option for seniors in Hermitage.

In-Home Care

$5,339

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$1,809

Assisted Living Facility

$4,650

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$8,821

Note: Since data for Hermitage is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Youngstown, OH, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Hermitage

Mercer County is home to many nonprofit organizations and agencies dedicated to helping Hermitage seniors overcome hurdles associated with aging. These examples can help seniors challenge decisions made within their assisted living facilities, apply for multiple financial benefits and understand more about Medicare plans.

ResourceContactService
Mercer County Area Agency on Aging(724) 662-6222The Mercer County Area Agency on Aging is a source of help for seniors in many ways. For example, it can dispatch the Long-Term Care Ombudsman to seniors with concerns about quality standards within their assisted living communities. It can also refer seniors to attorneys who provide free legal advice and representation and connect volunteers with nonprofits who rely on their help. The agency also manages the Shenango Valley Senior Community Center in Hermitage.
Mercer County Veterans Affairs(724) 662-7511U.S. military veterans, their spouses and dependents unsure of the benefits they can claim can get help from officers at Mercer County Veterans Affairs. The officers identify the local, state and federal benefits to which the vets are entitled and help them complete and submit their claims. They can also direct vets to local medical services, such as the Hermitage VA Outpatient Clinic, or the Butler VA Health Care System, if the local clinic doesn't have the facilities to treat their condition.
PA MEDI(800) 783-7067Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight (PA MEDI) is a state-sponsored program for seniors with Medicare and those who need assistance before applying. The program's counselors provide information, advice, helping seniors understand the different Medicare plans and assisting with applications. The counselors may also advise seniors about private health care insurance, but they won't try to sell plans as their sole purpose is to support seniors. They can also assist when someone is denied a Medicare claim.
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation(888) 744-1938The Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides financial loans for seniors and the disabled, so they can purchase necessary medical equipment. Devices can include computers and tablets, hearing aids, scooters, wheelchairs and modified vehicles. As of 2021, mini-loans of up to $7,000 have a 0% interest rate and loans above $7,000 are provided at a rate of $3.75%.

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Hermitage

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issues licenses to assisted living facilities throughout the state. To obtain and maintain a license, the facility must comply with the state’s regulations, such as ensuring residents don’t include seniors in need of nursing home care. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Hermitage

  • Seniors in Hermitage enjoy a lower cost of living than most of their peers in Pennsylvania and across the United States. According to Sperling’s Best Places, the city has an overall COL index of 79.8, which is significantly below the averages for the state and the country, which are 92.5 and 100, respectively. Average health and transportation costs are much lower here too.
  • Crime statistics in Hermitage are a tale of two halves. While property crime is above the figures for the state and the country, violent crime is much less common. For example, the chances of being a victim of a violent crime in Pennsylvania is one in 326, which is better than the national average. In Hermitage, it’s even less likely at one1 in 814. Seniors concerned about crime may be pleased to know that many of the city’s assisted living communities provide additional security as standard.
  • Mercer County Community Transit provides a door-to-door transportation service for seniors at a reduced rate of $1 per trip. Rides are available Monday to Friday between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the Shenango Valley area and between 8 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. outside Shenango Valley. If a senior requires an escort, they can ride for the same $1 fare.
  • Health care in Hermitage is capably managed by a significant number of physicians registered to treat Medicare beneficiaries. Many work in the area’s largest facilities, such as the Sharon Regional Medical Center and the UPMC Outpatient Center. Additionally, the city is only half an hour from Youngstown, Ohio, which is home to several well-regarded hospitals.
  • Winters can be cold in Hermitage, with temperatures regularly falling to 16 degrees. Snowfall is common too, averaging above the U.S. norm at 53 inches per year. However, in July, the dial often settles at a pleasant 82 degrees and the city’s seniors benefit from air and water quality far above the U.S. averages.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Hermitage

Hermitage-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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ReviewerFC060824A

I visited this facility

Review of Saint John XXIII Home

Saint John XXIII Home is assisted living and there is a skilled nursing home attached to it. I think that's probably the most ideal at this point for my parents. I like the location of it. The...

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ReviewerFC060824A

I visited this facility

Review of Garden Way Place

Garden Way Place is close to a number of amenities in town. It was very clean and new, and the design of the building was very nice and easy for people to get around. It's a smaller place. It's all...

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Ronda

I visited this facility

Review of Garden Way Place

I toured here. I connected with the person I met with there. I liked the layout of the building. It was a great location to where I live, so it's very convenient for me to go see my mother, and...

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